* Marc Mutz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> "1stFlight !" wrote:
>>
>> Hey I'm getting ready to compile yet another kernel then it hits me,
>> why are some things compiled as modules and others into the kernel? If
>> I'm running a box with 128MB of ram does it really matter how large my
>> kernel gets? How about if I've only got 32MB ? Is it faster to have
>> some things run in the kernel? Please advise...thanks!
>>
>> Darryl
>>
> <snip>
> It is mostly a matter of taste. I don't use modules if I must not,
> others (Richard?) use them as much as they can. Some points to consider:
> Using modules...
> 1.) ...can save you some kernel compilation time when you do this often.
Agree
> 2.) ...can save a bit of memory
Agree
> 3.) ...lowers security a bit
Totally Disagree
> 4.) ...is enforced by some drivers (e.g. NeoMagic audio :-( )
Is a good thing. :-)
> 5.) ...is impossible / can be complicated with some drivers (scsi? eth?)
Disagree.
> 6.) ...makes testing easier
Agree
> 7.) ...requires editing conf.modules/modules.conf most of the time
Yes and no.
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